Native America Calling: Art from hardship

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Art from hardship

Native Americans have a long and rich tradition of producing artwork from behind bars.

In the past, it was both a means of artistic expression and a way to document and communicate important events. Modern inmate artwork is also a vehicle for creative expression. It is also a valuable tool for personal growth and rehabilitation.

Join Native America Calling to hear about artwork’s healing and redemptive significance for incarcerated Native Americans.

A piece of ledger art attributed to a Cheyenne person, circa 1874-1881. The item is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, though it is listed as being “Not on View” by the institution. Image: Public Domain

Guests on Native America Calling

Gabe Galanda (member of the Round Valley Indian Tribe), managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman, a law firm with offices in Washington and Oregon

Hop Norris, artist and owner of Bear Island Designs in California

Genaro Rivas (Shoshone and Paiute), artist and tattoo artist at Feast or Famine Tattoo in Washington

Jesus Ancheta (Cowichan First Nation), artist